The Curl Code

The Curl Code explores individual stories of how learning to embrace our natural hair can unlock the journey to embracing and empowering our most authentic selves. Each episode reveals a unique story of an individual journey, starting with a decision to lean into and learn to care for their curls, unwinding a process of transformation in how they view the world, society, and themselves.

Wafaya Abdallah, owner of Curly Oasis curl salon and curl educator based in Rockville, MD, brings decades of experience in the beauty industry, and leads conversations including practical advice on hair and self care, how she runs a co-elevating, team-based business, and how uncovering our most authentic selves allows all of us to vibrate at our highest frequency.

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Your hair doesn't need to be "fixed" | The Curl Code

November 16, 2023 • Say More Network • Season 1 • Episode 5

Scott Musgrave started Curly Hair Artistry as an online education forum back when Facebook was in its prime, and Wafaya Abdallah was what you might call an early adopter. His philosophy of embracing natural hair texture and cultivating curls, instead of "dealing with" dry, frizzy hair, was still cutting edge a decade ago (no pun intended). Since then, they've teamed up to take the learning into real life in curl cutting workshops, and in their personal and professional friendship, sharing philosophies of wellness and the deeper meaning of "work."

On this episode, Scott and Wafaya talk about learning to identify the values that drive fulfillment in work and life, and how abandoning external measures like comparing yourself to others and letting go of outcomes has helped Scott improve his health, energy level, and elevated his mindset. From being trolled online to being teased as a curly guy growing up, Scott talks about how important it is to overcome the demons in your head, even if by just having the courage to step into a cold plunge to get in touch with yourself and your innate capabilities.

In this episode:

The benefits of a cold plunge:

https://www.nytimes.com/2022/02/20/well/mind/cold-water-plunge-mental-health.html

https://mentalhealthcenter.com/cold-exposure-ice-plunge/#:~:text=Cold%20exposure%20increases%20the%20production,such%20as%20depression%20and%20anxiety.

Wim Hof https://www.wimhofmethod.com/

How cortisol affects the body https://my.clevelandclinic.org/health/articles/22187-cortisol

Joe Dispenza https://drjoedispenza.com/